5a-2=-20

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Solution for 5a-2=-20 equation: 


Simplifying
5a + -2 = -20

Reorder the terms:
-2 + 5a = -20

Solving
-2 + 5a = -20

Solving for variable 'a'.

Move all terms containing a to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '2' to each side of the equation.
-2 + 2 + 5a = -20 + 2

Combine like terms: -2 + 2 = 0
0 + 5a = -20 + 2
5a = -20 + 2

Combine like terms: -20 + 2 = -18
5a = -18

Divide each side by '5'.
a = -3.6

Simplifying
a = -3.6

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